Very nice and - sensible decision.Ordered two XLT Hybrids from different dealers hoping to secure one based on all the allocation concerns. Shortly after ordering , I secured a new job and circumstances changed, this meant I needed transport as early as possible in 2023.
With the price changes for 2023, I was looking at almost $29,000 for a base XLT with hitch, taxes, and tags. While cheap for a truck, it was certainly a big difference from my brand new 2004 Chevy 1500 at $13,000 which I later sold.
In mid December I put a deposit on a base Corolla LE loaded with Toyota Sense 3, hotspot, free emergency calling for 10 years, and I’m now averaging 39-40 mpg based on my drive which includes the freeway.
For the car, 100,000 10 year Toyota platinum warranty that includes rental coverage, towing, winching, hotels, etc, covers all major mechanical and electrical items/electronics, my total cost is less than $26,000. It also had a 3 year 36000 mile and 5 year 60000 standard warranty on the engine. Also includes 8” screen, satellite radio, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, cross traffic alerts, etc etc.
While I understand it’s not a truck and does not have the usability of a truck, at least Toyota communicated with me throughout the two plus weeks I was in contact with them, and it arrived 2-3 weeks earlier than expected with a full tank of gas.
it was built in November in Japan, shipped to CA within a month, delivered to Denver within 7 days by rail over Christmas, and turned over to me two days later last week in 2022.
in addition, no dealer fees and sold at MSRP.
What I don’t understand is why Ford appears so out of step with its customers, delivery times, communication, and following through on our orders and I understand the battery issues, so do they. For people to be waiting well over a year, for others to be built is wrong on so many levels. To leave the ordering banks open after they maxed out doesn’t make sense.
At this point I have already been issued my $1000 deposit back from one dealer which I cancelled, and I will leave the other in place just to see if it ever gets built.
Hoping Ford will get their act together but for me, I unfortunately couldn’t’ continue to wait for many more months with no guarantee of a build even in 2023 despite all the efforts I put in back in September. While I regret not having my Maverick, I’m happy to have 100,000 miles that will be backed by Toyota should anything occur.
I wish my lottery numbers would hit and my back would stop hurting. I also wish that all of the world's top supermodels would respect the fact that I'm engaged and stop showering with exotic gifts, trips to the Maldives and offers of group sex in the Swiss Alps. But hey, we have to manage our expectations.
Is there that much of a difference between the two though? Ford is still just building the trucks and divying them out based on dealer allocations - only they’re taking existing orders and fitting them to their production plan when possible. They aren’t forcing themselves to fulfill orders FIFO or only produce customer orders.
. Bye Bye and Good Luck down the road.
That is truly an incredible deal that you caught yourself in 2004! The base 1500 work truck (4.3 vortec, white, standard cab, 4x2) had an MSRP of $20,820 before destination charge, tax, title, etc.
Oh, I have low expectations. I just miss the USA I grew up in. I could get on my soapbox and preach, to no avail. Just going to enjoy my Maverick (whenever it gets here) and the niche I've carved out. There's bright spots like all these excellent beers (even though I don't drink much anymore) and such. Carry on.
Thats exactly what I bought!, and it turns out it didn’t even have AC that the dealer said was installed. I bought it from Ed Bozarths in Denver when they had dozens of them listed in the Denver Post etc with huge mark downs, a different time for sure.
I know what a McLaren is!
Unfortunately you probably have a better chance of asking for winning lottery numbers. You're better off calling the Maverick customer service line instead of wasting time going to your dealer or even asking them anything.
